Using information gained around non-repayable sources of funding for education, you will develop a plan to maximize the amount of money you can access prior to going into financial debt. It is assumed that you have chosen a career, worked out a budget for the length of your program, and have identified all existing and continuing income sources.

Learning Outcomes

Using information researched around scholarships, bursaries, awards and other non-repayable funding for education, you will develop a plan for identifying and applying for non-repayable ways of financing their education.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this module you will be able to:

Distinguish between scholarship, award, and bursaries.

List general sources of scholarship, bursaries and grants.

Make a personal list of scholarships, awards and bursaries that may apply.

Identify other possible non-repayable sources of funding available.

Indicate how these sources of funding will work with the budget created.

Outline the funds still needed every year, for the length of the selected educational program.

Obtain and properly complete applications for scholarships, bursaries and awards.

Resource Materials

Sample college and university calendars and financial aid publications